Costumes made/modeled by Yaya between 1999 - now.

Mulan - Disney’s Mulan

Why I chose to make this costume:

I was suggested Mulan years ago and have always loved the movie, so it's been on my to-make list for a while now.

I chose this outfit of Mulans because it was the most "princess-esque", and because I love the colors.

How I made this costume:

I used various Asian brocade fabrics to give the costume texture. Even the white lining and skirt are patterned though it's hard to see in these pics. The blue "overshirt" is constructed like a corset, with light boning and lace up back. I also made Chinese hairpins, earrings and tassels etc. to give the costume a more traditional feel. The flower hair comb was sculpted over a regular comb and hand-painted. The flower was a lucky find.

I definitely did NOT want to do the stark white makeup and opted for more natural shades as per the "Reflection" song scene.

Lastly, I altered my hairstyle because I kinda hate the loose bun head look in real life >_<... and I desperately wanted to use my own hair (plus extension loops ^^).

Thoughts on this costume:

I'd love to do a location photoshoot in this costume - it's so dainty and girly, and so very Chinese lol. It was nice to finally make and wear this outfit, and it would be amazing to do a Disney group with my friends!

About Yaya

Yaya Han® is one of only few cosplayers in the world to build a business in this hobby-ist community, but even after a decade of success, she strives to stay true to what got her into this field originally - fun and creativity. To this day, Yaya has made a myriad of costumes in the genres of anime, manga, video games, sci-fi, comic books and of course from her own original designs. Her intricate and lavish creations have won awards and acclaim worldwide, and she has been invited to appear as a Guest, Panelist, Judge, Performer and Host to hundreds conventions and other events all over the globe.